Latest News – The Horse
Managing Horse Hoof Balance and Capsule Distortion
Hoof capsule distortions associated with hoof imbalance typically aren’t severe, they can affect horses’ comfort and be challenging for owners and their farriers to manage.
Virginia Tech Dedicates Renovated Youngkin Equine Soundness Clinic
Virginia Tech said the facility will expand its Equine Medical Center’s capacity to provide diagnostics and treatment for lameness and other conditions that prevent equine athletes from performing at optimal potential.
How Do Bisphosphonates Help Navicular Syndrome?
Dr. Kyla Ortved explains how bisphosphonate drugs work, their use in human medicine, and how they can help horses with navicular syndrome.
Louisiana Pair Arrested in Horse Thefts
Donna Greenwell and Christopher Rocio were arrested and each charged each with felony livestock theft. If convicted, they could face both fines and jail time.
Study: Surgery Can Save Horses That Eat Wire
While wire ingestion was once considered a death sentence, researchers recently found that surgery can save some affected horses, especially if the foreign body is identified and treated early.
How Anatomically Accurate Are MRIs of Horse Stifles?
Researchers found that high-field MRI provided highly detailed and anatomically accurate images of equine stifle soft tissues.
EIA in Texas Horses: Three Cases Confirmed
Officials confirmed three EIA cases in horses from Kaufman, Tarrant, and Tom Green counties.
WNV in North Carolina Horses: Case Confirmed in Johnston County
This is the fourth confirmed case of WNV in North Carolina horses in 2018.
BLM to Conduct Wild Horse Gather in Eastern Nevada
The BLM said the Silver King HMA’s horse population is currently more than 10 times above the land’s capacity to, over the long-term, support wild horses along with the other wildlife. The agency plans to gather and remove up to 980 wild horses.
Supplementing Horses With Vitamin E
Vitamin E deficiencies can cause neurologic and other health problems in horses. As such, at-risk horses—from breeding stock and foals to equine athletes and pasture pets—might benefit from supplementation.
30 Years of Equine Nutrition Research: What Have We Learned?
Dr. Joe Pagan founded Kentucky Equine Research in 1988 and, in the three decades following, he and his staff have witnessed the evolution of equine nutrition and research trends.
New Equine Welfare Data Collective Studying At-Risk Horses
The Equine Welfare Data Collective is aiming to accumulate, analyze, and apply data to enhance programming for transitioning and at-risk horses.
Why Won’t My Horse Go … Even for a Cookie?
Why won’t a horse participate in positive reinforcement training? A certified equine behaviorist breaks down a few possible explanations, including low reinforcement value, physical pain, and a negative training history, among others.
WNV in Kentucky Horses: Case Confirmed in Logan County
The unvaccinated 7-year-old Percheron gelding presented with hind-limb ataxia and muscle fasciculation but has a favorable prognosis for recovery.
More Than 30 Horses Seized in Wisconsin
Authorities found 34 horses in various stages of alleged ill health and malnutrition and two other horses’ remains at the farm in Strongs Prairie.
How Important is MRI for Diagnosing Navicular Syndrome?
MRI revolutionized the way veterinarians diagnose problems with the equine podotrochlear apparatus. Dr. Kyla Ortved explains its importance and when it’s worth the expense.
